Busta Nut Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think Law could be kept for his "versatility". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Also pretty excited by these three guys, Tait and Heneghan both one the best at there clubs and Blyth seems to have his head screwed on 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I think we might re take our crown as the best looking team in the country. Some handsome big fit chaps there. Apart from the aesthetic aspect these seem like really good signings which are taking the club down the right route. Young hungry players who are keen to make a name for themselves with potential sell on value. Heneghan in particular sounds a potential class act. Happy days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Without getting ahead of myself I'm quietly impressed by these signings as well. As Busta says Tait and Heneghan were both viewed as being one of the best at their respective clubs and Blyth gives us a different option, it'd be fair to say that he's a considered signing relative to the squad. Though he's been bounced about on loans whilst he's not prolific in the way Moult seemed to be he's still scored a few and you'd probably argue he's been brought in as much for his presence. I think what interests me most is hearing that in Heneghan's case we've been following him since January (probably when Brighton came on the scene for Hall) all of them seem to have been our first choices. It doesn't look like we've just taken a punt and we'll see how it goes. Edited June 23, 2016 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFC97 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 A few folk seem to reckon we are trying to get Bannigan and a contract has been offered, don't know if there's any truth in it though? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Heard the rumor too, don't know anything though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Did Bannigan not sign a new deal? I always get mixed up between him and Lawless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Bannigan is still out of contract though he fucked his knee in March and didn't play again for the rest of the season, Aberdeen and Barnsley were interested but the latter have now signed ex-Thistle loanee George Moncur for a fee so maybe Bannigan is off their list. He's been training with us this week and there was a post on our thread saying he was coming back, needless to say I'd be fairly disappointed if he signed for Motherwell ahead of us. Edited June 24, 2016 by Fuctifano 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 If Bannigan comes in it might be the long awaited replacement of Lasley. But if Pearson goes where are we getting his 7 or 8 goals from central midfield? We would need to bring in another midfielder with an eye for goal IMO. -----------------------Samson Tait-----Henegan---------McManus-----Hammell(?) -----Cadden--------Lasley-----------(?) -----McDonald(?)--Moult---------Johnson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 We do have Dom Thomas and Allan Campbell for midfield as well but i suspect they possibly dont have the experience we require so far but in time i could see them becoming first picks for the team as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Hibs interested in Scott Mcdonald. Would obviously rather he signed for us but if he did end up at Hibs at least he wouldn't be with a direct rival, what with them being in the Championship and that... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Massive fan of McDonald myself, thought he was superb for us last season from about December onwards. However, I'm not having this carry on again like last year where he spent all summer dicking about making his mind up and then turned up a week before the season started overweight, unfit and badly lacking in match sharpness. He was rank rotten for the first 3 months of last season due to IMHO not bothering his arse with a proper pre-season and was rightly benched by both Baraclough and McGhee for his piss poor performances. I'd be telling him if he doesn't sign his new contract and report for pre-season with the rest of the squad next week then it's getting withdrawn and we're moving on to other targets. Same to Hammell, McFadden etc as well. Although I'll be shocked if Hammell hasn't signed and isn't there for pre-season on Monday. Edited June 24, 2016 by Casagolda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Massive fan of McDonald myself, thought he was superb for us last season from about December onwards. However, I'm not having this carry on again like last year where he spent all summer dicking about making his mind up and then turned up a week before the season started overweight, unfit and badly lacking in match sharpness. He was rank rotten for the first 3 months of last season due to IMHO not bothering his arse with a proper pre-season and was rightly benched by both Baraclough and McGhee for his piss poor performances. I'd be telling him if he doesn't sign his new contract and report for pre-season with the rest of the squad next week then it's getting withdrawn and we're moving on to other targets.. Watched Steve Lovell do that to us. Spent all summer being chased by 3 SPL clubs and signed wi us the Thursday before the season started. Spent the 1st month on the sidelines getting fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Massive fan of McDonald myself, thought he was superb for us last season from about December onwards. However, I'm not having this carry on again like last year where he spent all summer dicking about making his mind up and then turned up a week before the season started overweight, unfit and badly lacking in match sharpness. He was rank rotten for the first 3 months of last season due to IMHO not bothering his arse with a proper pre-season and was rightly benched by both Baraclough and McGhee for his piss poor performances. I'd be telling him if he doesn't sign his new contract and report for pre-season with the rest of the squad next week then it's getting withdrawn and we're moving on to other targets. Same to Hammell, McFadden etc as well. Although I'll be shocked if Hammell hasn't signed and isn't there for pre-season on Monday. Petty much this. Losing McDonald will be a massive blow and anyone who says otherwise is kidding themselves on, but at the end of the day no player is bigger than the club and if he is not prepared to commit then we should move on to other targets Asap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Pearson on his way then. http://m.heraldscotland.com/sport/14580789.EXCLUSIVE__Motherwell_to_confirm_exit_of_India_bound_Stephen_Pearson/?ref=twtrec 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casagolda Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Good luck to him and McDonald if he goes too. I get where MJC is coming from about us constantly re-signing old players however these two were worth their weight in gold over the last 18 months. To the point I'm certain we'd be in the Championship right now if it wasn't for them. Still, that's now 23 goals and a lot of experience and quality possibly gone missing from the spine of the team if they do both depart. With several others including Hammell, Law and Ainsworth's future all still up in the air, it looks like we still have a lot of work to do this summer. Edited June 26, 2016 by Casagolda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I was chatting to someone earlier and whats the odds we try and go for a punt on Nicky Law again, i hope we dont personally but wouldnt be surprised if he gets looked at by us. If we could sign Bannigan who was at Partick Thistle in midfield then thats a good start for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Law was being linked with Bradford now McCall's there. Edit: http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/06/24/report-bradford-city-side-line-up-deal-for-nicky-law-following-r/ Edited June 26, 2016 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Superwell Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Thank god for that then lol, who would some of you fancy to come in and replace Pearo? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) I'd be surprised if we managed to get Bannigan but wouldn't be surprised if we'd spoken to him (if that makes sense?). He's been out of action for a while, Thistle fans may have a better idea of his injury and ETA for return than me and while we could probably offer more money I'm not sure it'd be enough to justify moving to another mid-table Premiership side. If it's true he's been training with Thistle as part of his injury rehab then you'd think he'd probably reciprocate by extending for a year or something. On Pearson, it'd definitely be a blow but the only consolation is that he missed a fair chunk of last season and eventually managed to be effective. McDonald is the one player that I had hoped we'd retain however if he moves I'd rather it was to a team that wasn't in the same league. Edited June 26, 2016 by capt_oats 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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